Electric Forklifts In the last 12 months, we have increased the makeup of electric forklifts from 33% to 46% of our fleet, and we expect continued improvement as forklift leases mature. LED lighting 85 percent of the new space we have added in the last 12 months uses...
Ports – Six of the nation’s top 30 largest ports are located in Florida and are perfectly positioned to import our customers’ components, especially as our west coast ports deal with capacity constraints and labor issues expected this fall. Consumers – Due...
Resiliency does not happen overnight. It’s the result of smart investments and a can-do mindset. In last month’s newsletter we discussed how we have responded with the first ingredient to maximize resiliency – sizable investments in our capabilities for the benefit of...
1. What is our Quality Management System, and how does SQF tie in? 2. Why are we using SQF as our standard for certification? Nothing is more important for the food we eat than quality and safety. We believe SQF is the benchmark and global standard for food quality,...
In last month’s newsletter, we talked about the supply chain issues that everyone is facing and how that requires resiliency. This month, we are focusing on how we have responded with the first ingredient to maximize resiliency – sizable investments in our...
Contract Packaging: Why We Are An SQF Family Today Safety and quality are goals for everyone in the contract packaging industry. That’s definitely true for the Wheelhouse family of companies: South Atlantic, Versatile and ProStar. Compliance with recognized national...
We would like to thank our customers for the opportunity to serve them, our tireless, dedicated team members and our partners who complement our services and help make us better. We’ve been selected once again as one of the 50 top-performing, privately held companies...
We were recently honored by Business North Carolina magazine as one of its 2021 Mid-Market Fast 40 companies headquartered in the state. Now in its 11th year, the Mid-Market Fast 40 program is an annual event that honors companies’ enterprising spirit,...
Our sister company, ProStar Packaging, just successfully underwent a short-notice AIB audit of its Reading, Pennsylvania facility. Its SQF certification is forthcoming. AIB is the international pioneer and leader in food safety auditing and education, certifying best...
The past few months, we’ve been growing on all fronts—in production space, leadership and staff, and operations. In response to customer requests, our latest expansion is a new enterprise facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. The brand-new, energy-efficient building...
